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LOS ALAMOS Field OFFICE Supplemental Environmental Projects Update Presentation to the Northern New Mexico Citizens Advisory Board June 15, 2016 Pete Maggiore, Acting Chief of Staff, NNSA Los Alamos Field Office
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Supplemental Environmental Projects
UpdatePresentation to the Northern New Mexico
Citizens Advisory Board
June 15, 2016
Pete Maggiore,Acting Chief of Staff, NNSA Los Alamos Field
Office
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History Timeline
2/14/2014 Radiological release at WIPP
2/14/2014-12/6/2015
Investigations, information requests, and self-disclosures
12/6/2014 NMED issues Order to DOE/LANS
1/9/2015 DOE and LANS file answers to Order
4/30/2015 All parties sign General Principles of Agreement
1/22/2016 Settlement agreement signed
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Progress Since Settlement Was Reached
DOE/NNSA and LANL
– will complete $34.5M in environmental projects to protect human health and the environment
– have been implementing a Corrective Action Plan to prevent issues associated with the nitrate salt event from re-occurring
– continue to work with NMED on permitting and strive for a relationship that allows for transparency on issues and challenges
– meet regularly with NMED’s technical staff and leadership team
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Supplemental Environmental Projects
1. Road Project
2. Triennial Review Project
3. Watershed Enhancement Project
4. Surface Water Sampling Project
5. Potable Water Line Replacement Project
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Road Project
$12 million
“…to improve DOT-owned transportation routes at LANL used for the transportation of transuranic waste to WIPP.”
– Paragraph 37
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Road Improvement Project
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Triennial Review Project
$2.5 million
“…independent, external triennial reviews of environmental regulatory compliance and operations…”
– Paragraph 38
Results made available to LANL, NMED and the public
Initial triennial review completed and made public before end of FY2018
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Watershed Enhancement Project
$7.5 million
“…design and install engineering structures in and around LANL to slow storm water flow and decrease sediment load to improve water quality in the area..”
– Paragraph 39
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Surface Water Sampling Project
$2.5 million
“…increased sampling and monitoring capabilities for storm water runoff in and around LANL with the results of sampling and monitoring shared with the public and NMED.”
– Paragraph 40
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Potable Water Line Replacement Project
$10 million
“…replace aging potable water lines and install metering equipment for LANL potable water systems. These improvements will reduce potable water losses, minimize reportable spills, and enhance water conservation efforts at LANL.”
– Paragraph 41
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Potable Water Line Replacement Project
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Potable Water Line Replacement Project
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Path Forward
Finalize Scope of Work
Finalize Acquisition Strategy for each SEP
Create addendums to Settlement Agreement.
– Will include scope, acquisition strategy, and schedule for work completion
– Will be “fully enforceable” (per paragraph 45 of the Settlement Agreement)
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Communications Strategy
NMED Communications Office will be the focal point for high-level communications on SEPs. Anticipate monthly updates with input fromvarious stakeholders in Northern NM
NNSA welcomes an opportunity to return to update the NNMCAB at the pleasure of the Board.
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Questions?
